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Cadet Library
Library Categories
| Thematic Areas | Activity Support | Management |
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| Leadership | Orientation | Cadet Interactive |
| Aerospace | Activity Curricula | Index & Program Management |
| Fitness | Activity Risk Management | Misc. |
| Character | Fact Sheets, Awards & Heritage |
| Cadets Start Here | Adults Start Here |
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CAPP 60-20 |
More Key Resources
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CAPR 60-1 The CP's governing regulation |
CAPF 60-83 Optional tool for drafting and coordinating plans for weekly meetings |
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CAPR 60-2 How CAP protects cadets from |
CAPVA 60-100 How to rank-up as a cadet, at a glance |
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CAPP 60-31 Goal setting, staff design, staff |
24 months of ready-built meetings
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CAPVA 60-112 How the Cadet Program measures success at each echelon |
Our annual newsletter reporting |
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Schedule of upcoming webinars and access to recordings of past webinars. |
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Cadet Webinars
Index & Program Management
Cadet Publication Index: Quick reference to all numbered cadet publications
60-1 Cadet Program Management: The Cadet Program's governing document
60-2 Cadet Protection Program: How CAP protects cadets and how to report concerns
60-3 Cadets at School Program: Policies governing school squadrons
60-10 Wing DCP Guide: Resource for adults serving as Wing Director of Cadet Programs
60-18 Positive Youth Development Glossary: Common terminology as theory and practice
60-112 Cadet Key Performance Indicators: How we measure program success
Orientation
60-20 New Cadet Guide: How to register for eServices, wear the uniform, complete Achievement 1, stay safe, have fun, and more
60-21 Cadet Great Start: Comprehensive program for transforming prospective cadets into C/Amn in 5 weeks
60-102 Cadet Programs Fact Sheet: Overview of CP goals, content areas, statistics, outcomes, and more
60-103 CAP Cadet Program Overview: Overview of the Cadet Program for strategic audiences
Cadet Wingman Course: Introduction to Core Values, safety, and cadet protection for Achievement 1 cadets
Cadet Welcome Course: Introduction to New Cadet Guide and programs for Achievement 1 cadets. How to access Cadet Welcome Course.
Cadet Welcome Course: Also available as an in-classroom lesson plan for cadets/squadrons without internet access or supporting cadets with special needs.
Leadership
Learn to Lead: 4-volume, standards-based textbook series, plus curriculum guide, lesson plans, and more
Drill & Ceremonies: Drill manual, instructional videos, lesson plans, and more
60-31 Cadet Staff Handbook: Goal setting, leadership mentoring, Air Force traditions, position descriptions, and organizational charts
60-32 Staff Duty Analysis Guide: Service learning, technical writing, and oral presentations for cadet officers
60-90 Leadership Feedback: Evaluation and mentoring instrument commonly used in promotion boards
60-98 Uniform Inspection Scorecard: Optional tool, formatted for letter-size paper
60-115 Lead2Change: How cadets can win adult support for their big ideas NEW TOOL
151 Respect on Display: How and why CAP practices Air Force-style customs and courtesies
Aerospace
Aerospace Education Curriculum Materials: Homepage for all cadet-related texts, activity guides, and lesson plans
Aerospace Education YouTube Channel: Video lessons for cadets and educators
AE Grants: Information on how to obtain special funding for cadet AE activities
STEM Kits: Information on how to obtain free learning materials for squadron use
60-40 Cadet Orientation Flight Program Guide Program basics, best practices, flight syllabi
60-41 Cyber & STEM Recognition Programs; related tool: cadet log in Excel format
60-106 Cadet Flight Plan: Poster illustrating pathway from new cadet to aviation professional
- 11x17 tabloid, zipped file, for printing on some desktop printers
- Slide / mini-poster version
- Quick view image
Fitness
Active Cadet Fitness Program: How to conduct fun and meaningful fitness training activities and how to implement the CPFT
Fitness Resources: Helpful links for learning about and administering the ACFP.
Fit for Flying: Readings and activities about the role of fitness in making the human body "airworthy."
Character
Values for Living 2.0 Lesson Plans: Repository of all authorized resources used during monthly character forums
National Character Day: National Character Day curriculum
Medal of Honor Character Lessons: Supplemental character lessons from the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
Core Values Guru Guide: Air Force resource for making Core Values fully present in your organization
Future of the DDR Program: Explains how the Drug Demand Reduction effort is no longer positioned as a stand-alone program but integrated into the overall Cadet Program
DDR-X Activity Guide: Hands-on learning activities containing a strong, drug-free message
DDR Outreach Program Operations Plan: Operations plan for community outreach, educating local youth on the negative side effects of drugs and alcohol
60-61 Red Ribbon Leadership Academy: Guide for a 3-hour outreach program lead by cadets for non-cadet students
60-62 Unit Honor Guard Program: How to establish a unit honor guard and conduct honor guard activities correctly
60-63 The Congressional Award: Teen recognition program for service, professional development, fitness, and exploration
60-105 Cadet Wingman Poster: Poster promoting the wingman concept
60-107 Core Values Poster: Poster promoting the Core Values
Activity Curricula
Cadet Competition: Home page for competition rules and supplemental materials
Cadet Honor Academy: Home page for the 3-day program that combines Core Values education with drill and ceremonies training
Encampment: Home page for all encampment lessons, visual aids, and collateral materials
Region Cadet Leadership School: Home page for the RCLS program
Activity Risk Management
Cadet Weather: Guidance on safely conducting cadet activities in hot and cold conditions
60-72 Required Staff Training: Curriculum for reducing the risk of hazing, harassment, and inappropriate training intensity at cadet activities
60-80 Cadet Permission Slip: Indicates cadet is authorized by parents to attend a special event
60-81 Application for Encampment: Application form, medical information, and legal release
60-82 High Adventure Activity Authorization: Planning and authorization document for rappelling, firearms training, and other activities with significant risks of injury
Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints: Assistance in identifying activity-specific risks for cadet-aged audiences
Fact Sheets, Awards, & Heritage
Barriers to Cadets: Handout useful for explaining CAP / family cost-sharing & non-financial barriers to cadet success
Curry Certificate: Award certificate for cadets who've earned their first promotion in the Cadet Program
60-102 Cadet Programs Fact Sheet: Quick overview of the program mission, vision, content areas, outcomes, and more
Milestone Award Fact Sheets: Quick overview of each milestone award, suitable for reading aloud to the audience during an award ceremony
Special Awards Home Page: Overview of special awards available to cadets; "... of the year" awards; CP awards to units; etc.
Cadet to Astronaut: Profile of Eric Boe
1st Female Thunderbird: Profile of Nicole Malachowski
1st Black Female Fighter Pilot: Profile of Lex Kimbrell
CSAF Perspective on Spaatz: Speech by Gen Norton Schwartz
75th Cadet Year: Special issue of CAP Volunteer magazine
60-110 Cadet Heritage: Priceless documents from aerospace pioneers who support CAP cadets
